McLaren's Lewis Hamilton had mentioned Rosberg as one of the candidates, along with Adrian Sutil or Heikki Kovalainen.

Rosberg added: "I could imagine myself (joining McLaren) just like I could see myself at Ferrari in 2008. Every young driver wants a car that can bring you the title. I'm no different. I race for success. But I feel I have to be patient, like most people.

"There are only a few exceptions like Lewis [Hamilton] who can have immediate success. Mika Hakkinen had to wait six years for a first win."